Rutherford Hayes actually said...

"The United States can not consent to the surrender of this control to any European power or to any combination of European powers."

"It is hereby ordered that the tract of country in Washington Territory...be, and the same is hereby, withdrawn from sale and settlement and set apart for the permanent use and occupancy of Chief Moses..."

"describing the condition and resources of the island of Johanna"

"R. B. HAYES"